These awards were created to allow both suppliers and brand owners to bring greater exposure to their technology launches. Nominations are reviewed by an esteemed panel of international experts, who select the winners for two categories– Best New Technology and Most Creative Application. Each entry is judged by both its significance to the industry and its long-term impact.

The Best New Technology Award will honor one new cosmetic/personal care raw material for its innovative design and/or method of development.

The Most Creative Application Award will honor one new finished cosmetic/personal care product for the novelty and craft of its formulation and/or application of a technology.